Does the 1984 Mitsubishi Montero 4WD need premium gas?
Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD | REGULAR | 17 | $3,650 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD | REGULAR | 17 | $3,650 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, AWD | REGULAR | 17 | $3,650 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, AWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, AWD | REGULAR | 15 | $4,150 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, AWD | REGULAR | 15 | $4,150 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
6 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.